Question

There were 17 wild animals in Newton's woods. At first, some tigers left and, then, just as many lions left. when the only giraffe left there were only 8 wild animals still living in the woods. (a) How many lions left Newton? (b) How many wild cats (tigers and lions together) left Newton?

Answer 1

a) 4 lions
b) 8 cats altogether

So, 4 + 4= 8
8 +1 +8 = 17